Associate Vice President – US Policy Campaigns

Eli Lilly and Company; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 254,000 - 372,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Lilly in Washington, DC is seeking a Global Public Policy Leader focused on US policy to advance policy priorities at federal and state levels. You will oversee campaigns, coordinate with Government Affairs and Lilly USA, and drive regulatory-compliant, strategic policy actions that support enterprise goals.

The role requires mastery of political dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and the ability to translate complex issues into compelling policy narratives and pragmatic strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in biopharmaceutical industry, trade associations, government, stakeholder organizations, or payer organizations.
• Ability to create action through relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent oral presentation skills with ability to convey complex information concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of political and regulatory environments.
• Proven track record of successful relationships with industry associations and stakeholders.
• Delivered integrated public affairs strategies for various clients and projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to shape policy through strategic partnerships and campaigns.
• Develop and execute policy campaigns to remove barriers and support enterprise goals.
• Craft cohesive policy narratives addressing emerging threats and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs, business units, and Lilly USA for aligned policy outcomes.
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts to plan enterprise-wide policy objectives.

Skills

Policy leadership

Public affairs strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory affairs knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 10+ years

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Position Overview

As a Global Public Policy Leader with a focus on US policy, you will report to the VP, Head of US Policy and play a pivotal role in advancing policy priorities at the federal and state levels. You will oversee the development and execution of campaigns that enable Lilly to meet its policy goals and mitigate threats before they materialize. You will be action-oriented and outcomes-focused, with a primary responsibility for executing comprehensive policy campaigns to eliminate barriers in the external environment and improve the ecosystem in support of enterprise-wide policy priorities – working in close partnership with colleagues in Government Affairs, business units, and Lilly USA to advance the goals of the US Policy team. This position requires a keen understanding of US political dynamics, regulatory frameworks, communications, advocacy and a strategic mindset to drive business growth while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.

At a High Level, You Will

• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships to support policy campaigns that advance US policy priorities.
• Identify opportunities to harness stakeholder engagement to create momentum for policymaker action in priority areas, such as price control mitigation, PBM reform, prevention policy and other areas as assigned.
• Execute plans to amplify key policy arguments and critical resources (e.g., white papers, advocacy briefs) with external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with business unit (therapeutic area) and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on activities that advance preferred policy outcomes in the US.
• Support the Head of US Policy by partnering with subject matter experts on the team to develop coordinated policy-shaping plans across a defined set of enterprise-wide policy goals.

Key Responsibilities

Identifying Policy Shaping Opportunities

• Drive outcomes by developing and deploying the full array of tools, resources, analytics, and strategic partnerships.
• Influence development and oversee execution of comprehensive policy campaigns to drive progress on preferred policy outcomes.
• Develop cohesive policy narratives that make the case for redressing harms of emerging policy threats.
• Leverage strategic-thinking to develop tactics to create public support for policy change
• Other projects and emerging topics, as assigned.

Communication And Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus around strategic actions and advocacy initiatives to create regulatory, legislative, or political momentum for desired policy changes.
• Lead and direct external consultants to support an integrated and strategic-minded approach to drive change within the policy ecosystem.
• Build support for the value of prescription drugs and efforts to rebuild public trust in science.
• Create action with internal stakeholders (Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, Business Units, Lilly USA) by incorporating feedback into strategic plans to advance policy goals.
• Coordinate with business unit (therapeutic area) corporate affairs teams to ensure alignment between short term and longer-term policy objectives and policy shaping efforts.

Strategic Partnerships

• Develop, influence, and direct diverse, multi-stakeholder coalitions that can articulate harms of policy threats and drive support for policy alternatives.
• Leverage external relationships to gain insights into emerging issues, regulatory / legislative trends, and political risks that may impact the organization’s business operations.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 7+ years experience with Master's degree (or Bachelor's with 10+ years experience) in biopharmaceutical industry, trade association, government, stakeholder organization, academic think-tank, or payer organization preferred.
• Demonstrated innovator and self-starter with the ability to create action through relationship-building and by working collaboratively across functional teams to drive consensus.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Excellent oral presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to present complex information accurately and concisely.
• Strong organization skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of political and regulatory environments.
• Proven track record of successful relationship-building efforts with industry associations and other stakeholders.
• Designed and delivered integrated public affairs strategies for various clients and projects.
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to anticipate and respond effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities.

Additional Information

• Location: Washington, DC, but remote will be considered.
• Travel Percentage: 15%-30%

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $253,500 - $371,800

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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